Phases in Multimedia Software Engineering I

A web site in many ways resembles other types of corporate information systems. Each web site has a limited life span, which can be developed according to to the water fall software life cycle model. However, due to the need to continuously add new features and update the content, the life cycle can become iterative, which can best be developed according to the agile methodology.
The phases of the MSE are as follows: idea formulation, general web design, detail design of web site, testing and implementation, maintenance, and the creation of a multimedia software components library.

Idea Formation: During the idea formulation stage, specific target marketing program, content goals, and objectives must be set. This e-commerce project can become very time consuming and a major capital investment to owners of small businesses. Rather than fighting directly, it may be more effective to identify opportunity of specialized markets big companies have ignored. Furthermore, the profile of netizens must be carefully studied . Who is surfing the net and what these people are looking at, etc.? Small businesses should be aware of the dynamics of the online market place and develop strategies and plan accordingly. The ideas of this phase can pave the foundation for developing a comprehensive plan for Web site design.